Tell me a bit about yourself. Who is the girl under the makeup?
I'm just a slightly geeky girl from the North East on England, now living in the middle of a field in the South West. I do a lot of drawing/painting when I'm not travelling and modelling. I have a BSc (hons) degree but art is my first love. I'm also a big fan of science fiction (movies, books, everything).

Is Ulorin Vex a version of yourself? How did you come up with that name?
I think Ulorin Vex is probably my extroverted alter ego! I'm actually incredibly shy when I'm not in front of the camera or on stage, but once I am working I forget it all. I get asked a lot where the name comes from, but unfortunately there is no interesting story. I just made it up a long time ago!

How long have you been a model? Is this something you always wanted to be when you grew up?
I've been modelling now for just over 4 years. Though I was approached once or twice when I was younger, I actually never considered modelling at all until I was about 19 and didn't do my first shoot until I was 20. It didn't go that well, and I didn't really model again properly until I finished University. I've never really had a clear idea of what I wanted to do when I grew up (I still don't!). I was always incredibly shy and the idea of being a performer never occured to me!

You have amazing red hair. Do you feel like this is a signature image for you?
I think it has become a bit of a trademark, though I never intended it to be. I only went red originally because I developed an allergy to black hair dye and red was the only other colour I could get after having black hair! A lot of people still seem to think I have bright red hair but it's actually been orange now for over a year. I think I am more known for being able to change my appearance so much for shoots, that I look really different in every image! I often shoot with large extravagant hairpeices that totally disguise my real hair.

What would you say is your personal style as a model?
I love to be as diverse as possible, I don't like to be pigeon-holed into one style. I love futuristic bright colours and slightly punkish looks but I'm also very fond of muted earth tones, distressed/deconstructed clothing, a more dystopian future! The best description would probably be avant garde fashion, be it in latex or anything else.

If you can define alternative modeling, what does this mean to you?
I think alternative can be anything that doesn't fit with the mainstream modelling standards, be it height, look, size or anything else. For me it is also about having more input and creativity than I would on a mainstream commercial job. I love that I can often make suggestions and play some part in the direction of a shoot.

Would you say that alternative modeling is important to what is going on today in the entertainment industry?
There does seem to have been a great rise in the popularity of some styles, especially burlesque performance but to be honest it's not something that I know a great deal about!

Where do you get your clothes for your shoots?
Quite a lot of the work I do is for clothing companies or other clients where there will be a wardrobe stylist involved but when I'm doing my own styling I have a pretty big collection of my own stuff. I keep an eye out for possible photoshoot clothes and accessories all the time! I got loads of great stuff recently in the christmas sales, and sites like ebay can be pretty cool. Sometimes I get stuff directly from my favourite latex designers too, I'm lucky that I've been offered a lot of collaboration work and have a few designers who would be happy to lend me outfits.

You're also a performer, what is it that you do exactly?
It is probably best described as vaudeville style theatrical performance! I am a member of the Bloody Crumpets which involves performing on stage as backing for Emilie Autumn. I've also done quite a few stage shows for designer Freyagushi which involves very stylised acting out of weird and macabre stories. There tends to be a lot of improvisation! This year I'm going to be concentrating more on performance work in addition to modelling, including stilt walking and possibly fire breathing.

How long have you been doing this? Where have you performed?
I became a member of the Bloody Crumpets last year for the Spring 2008 Asylum tour. Though I was sadly too busy with other modelling comitments to do the whole european tour, I did get to La Loco in Paris, as well as venues in Bristol, Sheffield and London. I also perform fairly regularly in London at the Torture Garden club.
I've been doing latex fashion shows for a couple of years now too, I like that they often involve an element of performance and acting, it's much more fun than regular runway.

You seem to be quite the busy lady. Tell us what you've been up to lately.
2009 has been surprisingly busy so far! I've been doing quite a lot of photoshoots for latex designers and modelling for photographic workshops. I was the face of the Pinnacle range of photographic papers by Paper Spectrum recently, including the cover of their latest price guide/brochure which was quite cool. In february I am shooting again for entry into the L'Oreal Colour trophy competition, and am shooting a catalogue for Bibian Blue which should be amazing! I think I am also published in the new issue of Marquis magazine, for a feature on the workshop I modelled for last time I was in LA, but I haven't been able to get a copy yet.

If someone wants to get into alternative modeling, what is your advice to them?
Specifically for alternative modelling, I personally think it is very important to develop your own style and image, and don't try to replicate what someone else is already doing. Your 'look' is very important but it has to be original!
As well as this, I think the advice is the same as for any other type of modelling - keep in shape, make sure you are always looking your best. If you dye your hair don't ever go to a shoot with your roots showing! Take care of your skin, hair, nails etc.

What's been the most rewarding experience you've had since you began modeling?
It may seem a little shallow, but I'm always really proud when I get significant published work, like magazine covers and seeing myself on billboards. Those made me feel like I had really achieved something, considering I do all my work freelance. I'm also really grateful for the way modelling has changed me, I've definitely become more confident. Going on tour with Emilie Autumn for the first time was a great experience too, I met some amazing people that really inspired my artwork.

Surely a question on everyone's minds: are you single?
haha. I like to keep my personal life private sorry!

A fun question. If you could have a dinner party with any 4 people in the world, who would they be and why?
Stephen Fry, Neil Gaiman, Aubrey Beardsley and Tilda Swinton. I admire them all for different things and I think they would provide very interesting conversation!

Any final words for your fans?
Thanks for all your support and kind messages, I really do appreciate it, even if I don't always have time to reply individually!